Alternative Careers in Science describes the various career tracks available to scientists and gives the inside scoop on the skills and personality types suited to each profession. It also contains important information regarding career expectations and salary potential. This book will allow scientists to compare career opportunities. Each chapter covers a different career track and includes the basic job description, qualifications, responsibilities, and what career opportunities stem from each position. Key Features * Illustrates a typical day's scenario * Explains what career opportunities stem from a position * Describes the basic job, qualifications, responsibilities, and expectations * Covers how long to expect to be in a training phase * Shows existing steps in the promotion ladder and salary ranges * Presents a different career track in each chapter * Allows scientists to compare career opportunities

Alternative Careers in Science describes the various career tracks available to scientists and gives the inside scoop on the skills and personality types suited to each profession. It also contains important information regarding career expectations and salary potential. This book will allow scientists to compare career opportunities. Each chapter covers a different career track and includes the basic job description, qualifications, responsibilities, and what career opportunities stem from each position. Key Features * Illustrates a typical day's scenario * Explains what career opportunities stem from a position * Describes the basic job, qualifications, responsibilities, and expectations * Covers how long to expect to be in a training phase * Shows existing steps in the promotion ladder and salary ranges * Presents a different career track in each chapter * Allows scientists to compare career opportunities